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Friday, February 10, 2012
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ISSUE 54
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The state of CI for strategic human resources.
by David Carpe
The ability to gain control of larger budgets has increased HR access to greater information and richer resources. A trend toward centralization of the HR function at HQ (per a Conference Board study) increases the ability to dynamically alter communication networks within and around HR; this promotes influence. In tandem, the ability required by HR to shift adroitly to respond to changes in management goals tied to the ‘people part’ of the organization prompts many ad hoc intelligence needs. These range from those described in this article all the way out to highly focused inquiries touching all things like time, cost, technology, people and process. Some begin with HR SWOT analysis, and for more global firms, additional STEP analysis, and go from there; such studies spawn hundreds of new questions. Some of them are answered in this extensive article.
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An interview with the Masters.
by Elizabeth Reed-Martinez
The Masters of CI series of workshops are taught by individuals who have received SCIP’s Meritorious award. This award recognizes a single individual who has made significant and meritorious contributions to the competitive intelligence (CI) profession. The Meritorious Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Society. The following article profiles the presenters of the upcoming Masters of CI workshops in Boston on May 17-18, 2004.
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CI for financial services.
by Carolina Olivieri
Are you a financial whiz? Work in the financial services industry? Live for Wall Street? Then you need to sign up now for our first CI for Financial Services conference! Break new ground and join us as SCIP and IIR co-present CI for Financial Services: Using Market Intelligence to Create Actionable Insight & Strategic Advantage, September 8-10, 2004 at the Warwick Hotel, New York, NY.
This comprehensive symposium of leading financial minds will discuss timely topics and trends, cutting edge tools and techniques to optimize your research and strategic functions across your organization. Confirmed speakers are from Bank of America, State Street Corporation, MetLife, and PNC Bank. Joan Bassett, SVP, Bank One Card Services, will keynote the conference with her presentation on ‘The Changing CI Needs of the Financial Services Industry.’
At this Financial Services conference, learn how to:- Use CI to improve strategic business decisions.
- Gain critical insight into the many new legal obligations, risks, and other regulatory changes affecting your function and your bottom line.
- Prove the value of your research and analysis functions company-wide.
- Learn about the newest and most effective ways to gather, examine, and utilize financial intelligence and other raw competitive data.
- Ensure complete integration and organizational alignment of your firm’s strategic function across many different teams.
For more information visit the SCIP website: SCIP web site or the IIR web site. To register, please contact IIR at +1.888.670.8200 (Fax. +1. 941.365.2507) or email. Use your SCIP priority code when registering: M1638XXSCIP.
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Ferrari to keynote European conference.
by Carolina Olivieri
Giuseppe Bonollo, Director of Product Strategy for the Ferrari-Maserati Group, will keynote the 9th Annual European Conference & Exhibit at the Palazzo Affari, Milan, Italy. ‘Strategy and Innovation’, the key theme for the SCIP Europe conference, will be discussed by one of the most innovative companies in the world.
Fast and sexy cars are Mr. Bonollo’s expertise. Some of the activities that he is responsible for include defining, differentiating, and developing the strategic positioning and product marketing for the portfolio of Ferrari and Maserati brands, including market and competitive analysis, and customer satisfaction. Mr. Bonollo is also involved with the development of product briefings that merge technical and economic information, as well as the design innovations for the development of the automotive models. Mr. Bonollo has been with Ferrari for over ten years and prior to that he worked for BMW Italy.
Mr. Bonollo will present his keynote address on strategy and innovation for the Ferrari – Maserati Group on Thursday, October 28, 2004. Make plans to join SCIP in Milan, Italy from October 27-29, 2004 for an exciting European conference focused on strategy and innovation for CI professionals. The Call for Papers deadline is May 20 and conference registration begins in June. For more information and updates, please visit the SCIP website.
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JCIM Spring issue now available.
by Craig Fleisher
The contents of the Spring 2004 issue of SCIP’s Journal of Competitive Intelligence and Management are now available on the SCIP web site. This issue contains articles on:
- Business intelligence for Canadian corporations after September 11. François Brouard, Eric Sprott School of Business, Carleton University.
- Informal roles and intelligence activities: some management propositions. Yukika Awazu, YA Research, Chicago, Illinois.
- Global code of ethics and competitive intelligence purposes: an ethical perspective on competitors. Alessandro Comai, ESADE Business School, University Ramon Llul
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Information overload: prevent being buried alive.
by Paul Bradley
Due to the economics of technology, corporations can collect and store information on nearly every interaction with their clients, with their suppliers, and on their internal operations. Unfortunately, the ability for companies to effectively use this collected information to support strategic business decisions lags behind their ability to collect and store it. But if a company can leverage their data for decision support, they are more likely to have a competitive edge in their market sector.
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PDMA/SCIP: CI in new product development.
by Christine Wunderlin
On April 21, 2004 the Wisconsin SCIP chapter held another successful chapter event. This time we joined forces with the PDMA Wisconsin chapter (Product Development & Management Association). This was an all day event, with four guest speakers, centering around the topic of ‘The Role of Competitive Intelligence in New Product Development.’
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CI101/202 is back and in the sun!
by Carolina Olivieri
CI101/202 is back and on the west coast by popular demand! If you haven’t had the chance to attend these workshops, now is the time! Make plans to join us for one of SCIP’s most popular courses from July 29-30, 2004 at The Westin Horton Plaza, San Diego, California. CI101/202 are full day intensive workshops offering both the beginner and intermediate CI professional a comprehensive program to sharpen one's skills in CI research and analysis techniques. Make plans to attend CI101, or 202, or both!
CI101 is a comprehensive introduction to CI, including primary and secondary research techniques, CI ethics, analysis, and effective data management. CI202 is a follow-up to 101 and delves deeper into topics considered crucial to the continuing success of an internal CI program. Make plans to join us in sunny downtown San Diego for the very best in CI basics! And remember, after you complete CI101 & 202, you are ready to graduate to the Masters level! For more information and registration, please visit the SCIP website.
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Creating an early warning intelligence system.
by Fred Wergeles
On June 9, the SCIP Connecticut chapter will present a half day seminar on creating an early warning intelligence system. Three prominent CI experts will focus on the nature of disruptive innovation, anticipating when disruptions might occur, and proven competitive technical intelligence techniques that can be used to minimize the chance of surprise.
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Upcoming chapter meetings.
by Lisa Heitchew
SCIP chapter meetings present a detailed and varied look at CI. May meeting topics include:
- Personality profiling and CI.
- Global competitive secrets: what you need to know to survive.
- Psychological techniques to collect world-class trade show intelligence.
- Protecting your company from competitive intelligence.
- CI ethics policy: more than a piece of paper.
- Predicting competitor reaction and utilizing strategic alliances for competitive advantage,
A complete list of chapter meetings and chapters is on the SCIP website.
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FYI: new and notable.
by Bonnie Hohhof
Search engines: news and updates.
Internet sites with information you can use.
Software and products.
Searching reviews and tips.
General readings of interest.
Articles mentioning competitive intelligence.
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